John T.L. Koenig

Arbitration and Grievances, Collective Bargaining, Discrimination Defense, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Employment, Employment Litigation, Japanese Services, Labor and Employment, Labor Relations, Motorsports, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Non-Compete and Trade Secrets, Union Avoidance, Wage and Hour, Workplace Culture 2.0

John T.L. Koenig maintains a national practice representing management in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law. John has proven experience guiding companies through complex personnel and union relations issues. His approach combines strategic advice and practical foresight based on decades of experience in helping deliver business solutions – not just legal advice.

He excels in advising on traditional labor law matters ranging from collective bargaining to arbitrations, helping companies navigate relationships with virtually every union. John has served as management-side lead negotiator in collective bargaining at facilities around the country. His training programs are known for equipping supervisors with effective, lawful communication strategies during critical periods such as bargaining and organizing campaigns.

Compliance is at the core of John's counseling services. He partners with legal, HR, and business teams to develop practical and effective labor and employee relations strategies to help avoid litigation. When disputes arise, John brings first chair jury trial experience and serving as lead counsel in high-stakes preliminary injunction hearings and administrative trials and proceedings. John’s calm demeanor frequently proves invaluable in emotionally charged scenarios.

John has been a leader in the community as well, having served in positions in state government, counsel to political campaigns, and on boards of directors for nonprofits that tackle child abuse, neglect, and family homelessness, improving the lives of Hispanic students, and fighting hunger and food insecurity.

Indiana University Bloomington (BA, 1990) Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (JD, magna cum laude, 1998). 2021 recipient of the firm’s Camille Conway Diversity Award, which is given to a teammate who most typifies the same staunch commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as our late partner, Camille Conway. John was also awarded the 2022 Commitment to Equality Award by the State Bar of Georgia which recognizes judges and lawyers who have shown a commitment to providing opportunities that foster a more diverse legal profession for members of underrepresented groups.

Indiana University-Bloomington,

B.A.

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D.